XR7 Dave said:Pistons are shipping today. I appologize for the long delays.
seawalkersee said:Whad ya git? Stock compression? Stock dish? Lemme see sum pix.
Chris
Mike8675309 said:Take some pictures, store them on your computer. Create a reply to a post, scroll down and click the manage attachments button. upload the pictures.
I missed the Fedex guy on Sat. so I'll post some pics once I get them on Monday or Tuesday.
seawalkersee said:I assume there are people that already have these in their cars running...One of the bennies to the hyperutectic (sp) is it is supposed to be quieter. I have never had a problem in any of my other engines. Can anyone tell me if it is louder? Is there slap on startup? Heck...if the LS1 does it it cant be all bad right?
Chris
Mike8675309 said:I'd recommend contacting total seal directly. Though extra wear seems unlikely unless proper tollerance wasn't met in installing them. They are simply an zero end gap solution. That shouldn't impact the tension on the cylinder walls.
I notice that they offer coatings for their rings, so maybe a discussion with them about a recommended coating for our application would prove usefull.
Mike8675309 said:How about start a new thread regarding rings and wear. I'd be curious to hear what "custom" parts they were talking to you about. If you can give more info it would be interesting.
I may have to call them myself as I like to hear the justification behind it from their perspective.
Keep in mind you're spending likely $2k on your motor. You don't want to skimp on things.
lilredstang said:I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN A NEW THREAD ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. THE TOTAL SEAL TEC GUY SAID THAT SINCE THE BLOCK IS NOT HONED ROUGH ENOUGH THATTHE RINGS WILL NOT SEAT RIGHT AND INSTED THEY WILL POLISH THE WALLS AND START ALMOST ACTING LIKE A WINDSHIELD WIPER. THEY WIPE ALMOST ALL THE OIL OFF THE WALL AND NO OIL CAUSES MORE WEAR. MAKES SENCE. WOULD THERE BE A DOWN SIDE TO USING A REPLACEMENT SET OF MOLLY RINGS FORM SAY SEALED POWER?
Randy N Connie said:Your blaming bad choises in machine work on the rings.
Its not the rings problem. Problem is not honing the
cylinders with the proper grit hone.For the intended
use of the engine.
Thanks RANDY